About VAUGHN LOWERY

Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).

LEXUS SPORT CONCEPT DEBUTS AT 2025 EDITION OF THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING VIA 360 Magazine.

Hypegolf Clubhouse Returns to NYC

A Month-Long Celebration of Competition and Camaraderie

Hypegolf, a contemporary golf platform, is bringing its celebrated retail and community concept, Hypegolf Clubhouse, back to New York City. Open from August 29 – September 28 at 147 Grand Street in Manhattan, the month-long pop-up will serve as a central hub for golf culture by blending fashion, sport, and lifestyle in a uniquely curated space.

This year marks the 5th anniversary of Hypegolf, a platform dedicated to exploring golf through the lens of style, culture, and creativity since 2020. By embracing performance, art, design, and community, Hypegolf has championed a new perspective on the game. The return of Clubhouse celebrates this milestone while shining a light on New York’s own golf scene, its spirit of competition, and its culture of connection.

The Hypegolf Clubhouse 2025 retail concept presents a refined performance and “quiet sport” aesthetic with an edit focused on premium materials, technical performance, and timeless style. The curation leans toward course-ready apparel and gear designed for golfers who value elevated design without compromising function. Think style-forward on-course products, subtle streetwear nods, and versatile pieces meant to transition from the fairway to city life. 

The apparel selection is anchored by the likes of MANORS, Reigning Champ, and Pluto of St Andrews, while the accessories edit revolves around Jones, Sentinel, Gumtree Golf & Nature Club, and more. Visitors will also have the chance to shop exclusive, limited-edition collections throughout the month. Highlights include Hypegolf’s first-ever collaboration with Oakley, featuring co-branded sunglasses and accompanying apparel, as well as Michelob ULTRA, which encompasses retro jerseys, mid-layers, and outerwear in a coordinated fashion. Hypegolf x Post Archive Faction (PAF) will also make its debut in the United States.

Beyond retail, the space will feature a simulator and host weekly After Hours events in partnership with various brands, including Johnnie Walker, Lexus, SEGA, and more, creating a vibrant environment where golf enthusiasts and the style-minded can connect off the course. Timed to coincide with one of golf’s most anticipated team competitions taking place nearby, Hypegolf Clubhouse aims to channel the energy of this historic moment — giving both locals and visitors a place to gather, celebrate, and experience the game as both sport and lifestyle.

To further the celebration and momentum of the Hypegolf Clubhouse, the first-ever Hypegolf Clubhouse Classic will be staged in New York on September 17. The full-day event will bring together golfers of all experience levels for a unique blend of individual and team-based competition less than a half hour away from the iconic Bethpage Black.

Hypegolf Clubhouse 2025 is open August 29 – September 27, 2025, at 147 Grand Street, Manhattan.

LEXUS SPORT CONCEPT DEBUTS AT 2025 EDITION OF THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING VIA 360 Magazine.

Hypegolf Clubhouse 2025

Pop-up Period: August 29, 2025 – September 27, 2025  

Location:    147 Grand Street, Manhattan

Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm

Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm

Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm

*Opening hours may be subject to change.

About Hypegolf

Hypegolf is a contemporary golf platform at the cutting edge of trends, products, lifestyle, and discovery in this new era of golf. Combining style and youth culture, modern-day golfers of all levels of experience and creatives come together to enjoy the sport in their own way. For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/hypegolf/ and hypebeast.com/tags/hypegolf.

LaMelo Ball & PUMA Hoops Los Angeles Pop-Up with Complex Magazine via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

LaMelo Ball + PUMA Hoops LA Pop-Up

PUMA Hoops hosted a 2-day pop-up celebrating the release of MB.05 World Tour, in partnership with Complex. It took place on Tuesday 8/26 and Wednesday 8/27. Fans were amongst the first to access the newest silhouette in LaMelo Ball’s signature franchise and get a chance to meet LaMelo himself. 

The two-day pop-up channeled Melo’s rockstar energy and the design inspiration of the shoe. Fans were able to shop MB.05 World Tour, as well as apparel and accessories, snap photos with Melo, and enjoy a Fortnite gaming station.

LaMelo Ball & PUMA Hoops Los Angeles Pop-Up with Complex Magazine via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

Pop-Up Details

  • Overview:  PUMA Hoops will host a 2-day pop-up on Tuesday 8/26 and Wednesday 8/27 celebrating the release of MB.05 World Tour, in partnership with Complex. Fans will be amongst the first to access the the newest silhouette in LaMelo Ball’s signature franchise, and engage with LaMelo who will visit the store on Tuesday 8/26.
  • Date: Tuesday August 26th – Wednesday August 27th; Melo store visit is on Tuesday Aug 26 at 4PM
  • Time: 3pm – 7pm
  • Location: 8371 Melrose Avenue. Los Angeles, Ca 90069
  • RSVP: HERE; RSVP does not guarantee entry. Please plan to arrive early.  

MB.05 World Tour hits stores August 29th retailing for $125 at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store, Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and other key retailers.

LaMelo Ball & PUMA Hoops Los Angeles Pop-Up with Complex Magazine via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat returns with her new single and music video “Jealous Type" via 360 MAGAZINE.

DOJA CAT RETURNS W/ NEW SINGLE “JEALOUS TYPE”

GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat returns with her new single and music video “Jealous Type” out now via Kemosabe Records/ RCA Records – click HERE to listen / click HERE to watch. Doja Cat’s new track “Jealous Type” was produced by Jack Antonoff (Taylor Swift, Lorde) and Y2K (Ariana Grande, Tate McRae), with the music video directed by Boni Mata and filmed in Los Angeles. Doja Cat first teased her new track “Jealous Type” in her Summer ’25 campaign with Marc Jacobs. “Jealous Type” will appear on her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, which is slated for release on September 26th. Pre-save album HERE.

Additionally, Doja Cat announced her first-ever tour across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia with the “Ma Vie World Tour”, launching Tuesday, November 18th in Auckland at Spark Arena. The tour will include stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Tokyo, and more, before wrapping on Sunday, December 21 in Kaohsiung at Kaohsiung Arena. The announcement follows her highly successful 2023 outing, “The Scarlet Tour”.

TICKETS – NZ + AUS: Tickets for the New Zealand and Australia dates will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Monday, August 25 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Thursday, August 28 at 11am local time at http://dojacat.com/tour.

TICKETS – ASIA: For the Asia dates, onsale start times and dates vary by market, check your local listings for more information. Tickets will be available at dojacat.com/tour.

VIP: The “Ma Vie World Tour” will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert adventure to the next level. Packages vary but include tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit here or here.

MA VIE WORLD TOUR 2025 DATES

Nov 18 – Auckland – Spark Arena

Nov 22 – Perth – RAC Arena

Nov 25 – Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena

Nov 29 – Brisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Dec 01 – Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena

Dec 07 – Manila – SM Mall of Asia Arena

Dec 10 – Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium

Dec 13 – Seoul – Kintex Hall 10

Dec 15 – Tokyo – K-Arena Yokohama

Dec 18 – Bangkok – Impact Exhibition Hall 5-6

Dec 21 – Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung Arena

Most recently, Doja Cat headlined the 2025 Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, CA. During her electrifying set, she surprised fans by debuting “Jealous Type” live on stage. Following her performance, she hosted a surprise album listening after-party at San Francisco’s legendary drag venue, Oasis, where a select group of fans received an exclusive first listen to tracks from her forthcoming album, Vie.

Last year, Doja Cat released her deluxe album Scarlet 2 CLAUDE. The deluxe featured previously released hits such as “Attention”, “Paint The Town Red”, “Agora Hills”, alongside a collection of brand-new tracks and features. Doja Cat’s hit single “Paint The Town Red” spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first rap song to reach the top spot in 2023. The track also held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Global 200 chart for four consecutive weeks. Additionally, her fan-favorite track “Agora Hills” reached No. 1 on Top 40 Radio in February 2024, marking her eighth No. 1 at the format. “Agora Hills” also peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom and The Who's Keith Moon commemoration story via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

Rolls-Royce Rock’n’Roll Commemoration

Rolls-Royce is commemorating the Phantom nameplate’s 100th anniversary by highlighting the enduring connection between its brand and rock-and-roll. Keith Moon‘s 79th birthday is tomorrow, and the legend of Keith, Rolls-Royce, and a swimming pool is still unforgettable. Since no images exist of that story, they chose to commemorate the day with a Rolls-Royce recreation, featuring a Phantom in a swimming pool. In addition, they have made a behind-the-scenes video, a collection of images, and a collection of iconic Rolls-Royces from rock’n’roll history.
 
Keith left us far too soon, but for those who share our taste in playlists, The Who remains a staple soundtrack for us. Keith’s contributions to rock deserve to be honored, and the iconic bond between Rolls-Royce and the genre should be celebrated.

Rolls-Royce Phantom and The Who's Keith Moon commemoration story via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Rolls-Royce Phantom and The Who's Keith Moon commemoration story via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Rolls-Royce Phantom and The Who's Keith Moon commemoration story via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Rolls-Royce Phantom and The Who's Keith Moon commemoration story via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
The Who Rock band covers 360 MAGAZINE for a special Scottish Wildcat issue.
The Who – Scottish Wildcat
THE WEEKND BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST SHOWS BY A MALE ARTIST AT LOS ANGELES’ SOFI STADIUM — SEVEN SOLD-OUT DATES ON ONE TOUR via 360 MAGAZINE.

THE WEEKND BREAKS RECORD AT SOFI STADIUM

THE WEEKND BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST SHOWS BY A MALE ARTIST AT LOS ANGELES’ SOFI STADIUM — SEVEN SOLD-OUT DATES ON ONE TOUR

Global Superstar The Weeknd has made history once again, breaking the record for most shows by a male artist at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium with seven completely sold-out performances on his After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour.

The unprecedented seven-night run reaffirms The Weeknd’s status as one of the most powerful live performers of his generation, continuing a streak of sold-out stadiums and record-breaking milestones around the world.

The City of Inglewood has officially declared June 25–29 as “The Weeknd Week” to honor the global superstar’s impact, as he drew over 200,000 fans for four sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium this past weekend as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. With seven total sold-out dates, The Weeknd now holds the record for most shows by a male artist at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium — a historic cultural and economic milestone for the city. A plaque was given for this milestone.

In celebration of The Weeknd’s historic run at Sofi Stadium this past week, LAVO Los Angeles introduced the Buona Notte featuring Nespresso Samra Origins to its cocktail menu. It is available exclusively at the restaurant now through the month of July.
 
As part of his tour, The Weeknd has partnered with Global Citizen to help drive positive change around the world. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to support children from vulnerable communities globally. Fans will also have the opportunity to earn a pair of free tickets to each tour date by taking action to end extreme poverty with Global Citizen. For more information, visit www.globalcitizen.org.
 
For tickets and more info, visit theweeknd.com/tour

THE WEEKND BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST SHOWS BY A MALE ARTIST AT LOS ANGELES’ SOFI STADIUM — SEVEN SOLD-OUT DATES ON ONE TOUR via 360 MAGAZINE, RepublicRecords, XO Records, Sebastien Nagy, and Kevin Wong.
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Photo + Vid: Republic Records, XO Records, Sebastien Nagy, Kevin Wong.

Beyoncé + Jay-Z at Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Show via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Show

The show was framed by a dialogue with Studio Mumbai and envisioned as a life-size game of Snakes and Ladders, staged with the Centre Pompidou as its backdrop.

The collection illuminates the influence of modern Indian sartorialism on the global contemporary wardrobe and reflects it in the dandyism at the core of the Studio Homme. The impressions inspire Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams to reflect on the multi-faceted sensibilities of present-day Indian sartorialism: cloths, cuts, colours and craftsmanship conditioned by a connection to city, nature and the vitality of the sun.

Beyoncé + Jay-Z + Bradley Cooper at Pharrell William's Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Show via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Beyoncé + Jay-Z at Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Show via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Beyoncé + Jay-Z at Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Show via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Beyoncé + Jay-Z at Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 Show via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Global star Anitta via 360 MAGAZINE.

ANITTA SCORES FIVE NOMINATIONS ATPREMIOS JUVENTUD AWARDS 2025

CEREMONY TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM PANAMA CITY ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

GRAMMY® Award-nominated international superstar Anitta has garnered an impressive five nominations at the 22nd annual Premios Juventud Awards! Her blockbuster 2024 LP Funk Generation received a nod in the category of “Best Urban Album, while her other nominations included “Best Dance Track” for “Savage Funk (DJ Snake Remix)” with DJ Snake, “Best Urban Track” for “Savage Funk, “Best Urban Mix” for “Gata Only (Remix)” with Floyymenor and Ozuna, and “Girl Power” for “En 4” with Kenia Os.
 
As always, fans may choose the winners for this year’s Premios Juventud by voting on the official site. Meanwhile, the ceremony broadcasts live on September 25 from Panama City’s Figali Convention Center via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX at 7pm ET. Be sure to tune in!
 
Most recently, Anitta served up the fan favorite “Larissa,which V Magazine hailed it “a vulnerable ballad, a passionate song to a mysterious antagonist, a lover.  It also notably accompanied the release of her 2025 documentary Larissa: The Other Side Of Anitta—streaming on NETFLIX now. She guested on NBC’s TODAY to discuss the doc, and Rolling Stone applauded how, Anitta shows her human and superhuman sides.

Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.

Gondwana Ecotours Solar Maximum Alaska Northern Lights Adventure

Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis. This tour is an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness the northern lights at their most spectacular.

Guests will travel to the heart of Alaska’s auroral oval, a prime location for viewing the northern lights. By night, you’ll hunt for the mesmerizing displays of color from a cozy, family-owned lodge with stunning panoramic views. When the aurora is active, you’ll receive a personal wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the celestial show. Professional photographers will be on hand to teach you how to capture the perfect shot of the dancing lights.

During the day, the adventure continues with a variety of authentic Alaskan experiences. The tour highlights include:

  • Dogsledding through snowy forests with a local musher.
  • Learning the game of curling from enthusiastic locals.
  • Enjoying a meal and hearing stories from a family of off-grid homesteaders.
  • Soaking in the natural, steaming waters of a geothermal hot spring.
  • Sharing tea with a family of reindeer herders and hiking with their friendly animals.
  • Exploring a unique ice sculpture museum.

Jared Sternberg, founder of Gondwana Ecotours, emphasizes the personal connections that make the trip unforgettable. “The best part of this tour is the people we meet,” Sternberg says. “We visit a local family who lives off the grid and hear about their lifestyle in the Alaskan backcountry. We learn the game of curling from interesting locals, and even have tea with a family who raises reindeer.”

Gondwana Ecotours is offering several departures for the Alaska Northern Lights Adventure from September 2025 to March 2026. The eight-day tour includes all lodging, meals, and the special aurora wake-up calls. Flights are not included.

For more information or to book your adventure, visit the website or call 877-587-8479.

Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis via 360 MAGAZINE.

Photos: Gondwana Ecotours

Pat McGrath Louis Vuitton beauty photographed by Steven Meisel via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.

Louis Vuitton Introduces La Beauté w/ Pat McGrath as Creative Director

The Maison announces the debut of La Beauté: a make-up line that introduces a highly curated offering of the finest quality make-up, housed in objets d’art designed to be kept forever. 

Dame Pat McGrath, DBE, joins the Maison as Creative Director, Cosmetics for La Beauté. She brings three decades of boundary-pushing artistry to a house known for avant-garde expression. As with the Maison’s most iconic pieces across fashion, accessories, and fragrance, every detail has been considered refined and perfected. 

The debut collection includes: 

  • Lipstick: 55 shades in creamy satin and velvety matte finishes, each infused with a signature fragrance exclusive to the collection 
  • LV Baume: A curated wardrobe of 10 sheer glow shades that nourish and enhance lips 
  • LV Ombres: Available in 8 colorways, each palette is composed of four eyeshadows

Each product is designed to be a keepsake and was conceived by renowned industrial designer Konstantin Grcic and made to be minimalist yet luxurious.

The collection will also debut with a Vanity Trunk and a dedicated line of small leather goods. La Beauté will be available starting August 29th in select Louis Vuitton stores and on LouisVuitton.com

Pat McGrath Louis Vuitton beauty photographed by Steven Meisel via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Pat McGrath Louis Vuitton beauty photographed by Steven Meisel via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
Pat McGrath Louis Vuitton beauty photographed by Steven Meisel via Vaughn Lowery's 360 MAGAZINE.
ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1 race in Nashville, TN on May 10, 2025. Photo Credit: Brenda Black via 360 MAGAZINE.

THE 2025 IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE WINNER – ABAAN

SET TO RUN AT THE FAR HILLS RACE MEETING

Steeplechase Fans Follow ABAAN’s Historic Journey to the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

All eyes remain on ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1, as he prepares for his next high-profile target in the $250,000 American Grand National Steeplechase Grade 1 at Far Hills Race Meet, October 18, 2025 at Moorland Farms in Far Hills, New Jersey.

With a commanding victory before a crowd of 30,000 at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park this past May, ABAAN cemented his place at the top of American Steeplechasing. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Iroquois Steeplechase, The Jockey Club U.K., along with the generous support of TVV Capital led by Andrew Byrd, ABAAN has earned an invitation to run in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Grade 1 at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival in Gloucestershire, England. 

The four-day Cheltenham Festival race, offering a purse of approximately €350,000 / $381,000, is the pinnacle of jump racing in the U.K. with championship races each day before a crowd of over 300,000. ABAAN’s invitation marks a rare and historic opportunity for an American-trained horse to compete — and potentially win — at the sport’s highest international level.

ABAAN is owned by Dr. Joseph Fowler, Daigneault Thoroughbreds and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, trained by Kate Dalton and ridden by jockey Bernard (Bernie) Dalton. 

“What an honor it has been to be a part in ABAAN’s rise to the top of American Steeplechasing,” said Dwight Hall, Chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase. “A Grade 3 winner on the flat before switching to jumping, ABAAN was a commanding winner of the 2024 Green Pastures Novice Stakes at Iroquois before graduating to the top level with a win in the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Grade 1. It’s an even greater honor through our partnership with Jockey Club U.K. to give him the chance to make history on the world stage. We can’t thank TVV Capital enough for supporting this historic initiative and wish ABAAN the best of luck.”

If successful at Cheltenham, ABAAN would become the first horse ever to achieve the elusive Iroquois-Cheltenham double — a feat narrowly missed in 1987 by Eclipse Champion Flatterer. This journey underscores the spirit of the new international collaboration, which strengthens ties between U.S. steeplechasing and the legendary Cheltenham Festival, while highlighting the elite quality of horses that compete at the Iroquois Steeplechase each May in Nashville.

“ABAAN is a tremendous representative of the American jump racing scene,” said Andrew Byrd, CEO of TVV Capital and longtime supporter of the Iroquois Steeplechase. “The opportunity for him to compete at the Cheltenham Festival next year is bigger than one race — it’s about creating global visibility for the sport and the charitable causes it supports.”

Fans can watch ABAAN’s October 18 appearance at Far Hills via livestream on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) YouTube Channel.

For more about the Iroquois Steeplechase set for May 9, 2026 in Nashville, TN and its international partnership with The Jockey Club, visit: www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.

ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1 race in Nashville, TN, on May 10, 2025, is a photo by Brenda Black via 360 MAGAZINE.
ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1 race in Nashville, TN, on May 10, 2025, is a photo by Brenda Black via 360 MAGAZINE.